Psychology Assistant in Crowborough

The Vines is located in the beautiful town of Crowborough, East Sussex. It offers residential support for 12 adults with acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and progressive neurological conditions (PNCs) such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and Korsakoff’s syndrome. Our semi‑rural setting is on a private road. Our team is dedicated to promoting independence and helping every person we care for return to the community, where possible, supporting residents to achieve their life goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol‑based psychological assessments under the supervision of a qualified psychologist using psychological tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, structured observations, and semi‑structured interviews.
• Assist in the formulation, planning, and delivery of psychological care plans and interventions.
• Support the planning, coordination, and co‑facilitation of therapeutic groups.
• Assist in delivering one‑to‑one therapeutic sessions under supervision.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records, case notes, reports, and other documentation in line with organisational policies.
• Attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support research and service evaluation by collecting, analysing, and interpreting clinical and psychometric data, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with report writing.
• Contribute to the training and support of colleagues where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology.
• Strong understanding of psychological theory and evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• The ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Strong written skills, including accurate record keeping and report writing.
• Interest in research, data analysis, and service evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to working under the supervision of an experienced and HCPC‑registered Practitioner Psychologist while continuing professional development.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes, gym membership, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones) and a healthcare cash plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through an Individual Professional Development panel.
• Leadership and management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.